Kodak 8667073 Tri-X 400 135/36 Negative Film - Black/White

Tri-X is the Ford Fiesta of film - it's been around longer than your parents, and is reliable to boot. Incredibly easy to develop yourself and with the distinct look of a vintage newsreel, this is one of the very few films currently on the market that won't let you down. The relative small cost of Tri-X and pushing-ability means that's a perfect choice for honing your skills, though what you choose to do with the film after this is highly subjective. Tri-X has a very distinct look that is dramatic, bold. The contrast is very high so you can expect the darkest of inky blacks and bright whites, but this feature won't suit every subject. Comparable films such as Ilford HP5 offer lower contrast and much, much better shadow detail, which I would suggest is more appealing for general photography. That said, Tri-X is fun to work with and offers a unique character. Have a play!

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I got some good pics with this roll of film. I prefer this to colour film. Somehow taking away colour adds more depth.

Been used to document the history of man forever God of films. Soup it in a tin toilet anywhere its iconic

does what its meant to do

I loved shooting with this film. It is capable of being pushed a stop or two (I shot in 800iso), and I got really nice results. A nice grainy-ness, and great contrast. Would definitely recommend and will be buying again.

I have just got back into slr film photography after a few years with digital. Tri-x was always a favourite of mine, now it seems even better. I get great results using an exposure index of 320. I develop in D76 1+1. Sharp negatives with lots of graduated tone. I scan the negative to digital using a full frame dslr, then convert to positive via software. The only thing I don't like is that tr-x curls quite a lot and so needs good technique to scan properly. This film is also good value compared to the other b/w films available. Recommended

Great value. Very fast delivery..clear photos.....job done nicely...thanks

The best film there is!

perfecto

This 35mm 400 ISO film stock is sharp and elegant with almost no grain, or at least a very fine grain structure that is only apparent in larger scans or prints. It has excellent contrast and shadow detail and an almost digital-like quality to edges. If that is the look you are after then look no further. If you want heavy, visible grain, you might be better off with Ilford B&W stock.

Tri-X is a classic among classics. A Kodak rep, in a recent article about their film division sang the praises of the recent new formulation of T-MAX 400 even mentioned that they haven't dared to touch Tri-X because of it's standing as a true classic. When I first got into photography, I immediately felt disdain for Tri-X. I considered it a 'student film,' the mark of a true amateur! Years down the road, I became less snobby and less foolish, and it has entered my top three film choices of all time (Acros and PanF+ are the other two, for the curious...) So, for those who don't know, here's the skinny on Tri-X. It's a classic grain emulsion. And, that grain will probably show, but it will look smooth and sexy. It's closest competition in the market, Ilford HP5+, has much sharper, in-your-face grain, in my opinion. You can push and pull Tri-X 2 stops in whatever developer you ordinarily use without really batting an eyelash. You can abuse Tri-X. One doesn't typically encouraging abusing things, but Tri-X takes what you throw at it in stride. I keep it in the camera that stays in my trunk, because situations might not necessarily allow me to get a proper exposure at all times, and I don't have the luxury of picking a film for a specific situation with that camera. I respool Minox with it for the same reason. In fact, it's a go-to film for any camera without a meter, where one has to assess exposure in one's head. With that much room for error (for me, at least... I never said sunny/16 was my forté!), a forgiving film is handy. And Tri-X forgives and forgives... Tri-X looks good, gives consistent results, and allows the photographer to make mistakes. The only thing it does not do well is age -- please shoot this stuff before it expires. Expired Tri-X tends to get blotchy, like it has the measles. All in all, a good price for a great film (36 exp in 135 format). You know you want to!

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